The National Recreation and Park Association’s Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that covers the following topics – an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines, playground owner responsibilities and maintenance discussions on playground equipment, surfacing and site items. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the Playground Maintenance Course.
Professionals who should take the course include maintenance staff, recreation staff, university seniors and any individuals who are responsible for playgrounds.
Description Are You Looking to make your community’s playgrounds safer? The Playground Maintenance Course will provide individuals with an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines, playground owner responsibilities and maintenance discussions about playground equipment, surfacing and site items. Participants will receive a Playground Maintenance Certificate upon completion of the Course.
Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Playground Equipment Section 3: Site Considerations SectionSection 4: Surfacing SectionSection 5: Owners’ Responsibilities
Learning Objectives
1.Demonstrating an increased awareness of the playground safety standards and guidelines.
2.Identifying the need for maintenance of playgrounds, surfacing and site items in play areas.
3.Implementing playground maintenance practices.
Course Schedule
Registration starts at 7:45 AM
Section 1: Introduction 8:15 AM
Section 2: Playground Equipment 8:45 AM
Section 3: Site Considerations – 9:45 AM
Break – 10 Minutes
Section 4: Surfacing – 10:15 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM (Provided)
Site Visit – 12:30 PM
Section 5: Owners Responsibilities – 2:15 PM
Questions and Answers – 3:15 PM
End Course – 4 PM
Sanford Civic Center
Friday, April 4, 2025
Cost $171
Course fee includes:
- Morning coffee & snack
- boxed lunch
- class materials
- Certification (if participant is present all day), CEUs if needed.
Eligibility – Course participants must be 18 years of age or older
